August 23, 2024
Veteran homelessness declines in Indy, but racial disparities persist for Black vets
An annual census of people experiencing homelessness in Marion County on a single night in January, the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, shows veterans experiencing homelessness decreased by 7% from 2023.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2024
Indianapolis lags in sustainability efforts, especially with clean transit
Indianapolis is among the worst in the country for energy efficiency, according to the report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Transportation is a main factor contributing to Indianapolis’s low score as it makes up about third of the city’s total carbon emissions.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2024
Indianapolis budget includes plans to make Animal Care Services a new agency
Indianapolis Animal Care Services will become its own agency starting next year after an organizational assessment.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2024
Inaugural Women’s Summit celebrates success in women’s sports
The surge in interest in women's sports was celebrated at the inaugural Women's Summit hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Sports Corp.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
IMPD officer arrested on 12 counts of child exploitation
IMPD Sergeant Javed Richards was taken into custody after an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. After receiving a tip, the ICAC found evidence of Richards' personal IP address being used to access child pornography.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
What chance does Indianapolis have to land a Major League Soccer team?
WFYI’s Samantha Horton recently spoke with Patrick Rishe, director of the Sports Business program at Washington University in St. Louis, where MLS recently added a team. He talked about the process of MLS expansion and what it could look like for Indianapolis.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
Indy Parks begins work on historic Washington Park renovations
Upgrades are coming to historic Washington Park on the near north side of Indianapolis
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
Indianapolis to host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
Next years WNBA All-Star Game will be held in Indianapolis. Its the first time the state will host the game that brings top athletes in the league to showcase their talent. The game is set to take place on July 19, 2025.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024
The Purple Line has a launch date
The 15.2-mile Purple Line will connect Lawrence to downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024
Interview: Lauren Roberts and Caroline Ellert on their experience with Mayor Hogsett's former aide
In recent weeks stories of sexual harassment and misconduct by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogett’s former chief of staff have come to light. Former employees Lauren Roberts and Caroline Ellert talk about their experiences with Thomas Cook.
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